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Friday, May 1, 2009

Brushing isn't always fun for kids. Chandler normally doesn't like it, and we have a bit of a struggle. We weren't as good as we should have been about encouraging Chan to brush his teeth....and then we went to the dentist. At age 3, he had 2 big cavities. One was in his back molar and I couldn't believe how big it was when the dentist showed it to me. Like his mom, he has very weak enamel. Too bad he didn't inherit his dad's teeth who has never had a cavity. After this experience, we resolved to be better about encouraging Chan to brush his teeth and make sure it gets done. The firefly toothbrush by Dr. Fresh helps make brushing fun, which is exactly what we need.

Pros: The firefly toothbrush is true to it's name. If you push the bottom part of the toothbrush, it lights up and starts to flash, just like a firefly. It then flashes for 1 minute. Once it is done flashing, brushing is done! It's so nice to have a timer in it. I tell Chan to watch the light while I brush his teeth and he gets a kick out of it. It's a big improvement as he used to only let us brush his teeth for 10-20 seconds. The compact head is perfect for little kids, and the bristles of the brush are very soft, which lets me know it isn't too harsh on little gums. It is also great for little hands to hold and Chandler has now started to want to brush his teeth by himself. A HUGE perk of the firefly toothbrush is it's cost. They are only 99 cents! When I normally buy toothbrushes for my boys, I end up spending $3-4, so the firefly is definitely something I am switching to.

Cons: The bottom part of the toothbrush is a bit hard for Chandler to push to get it flashing. I usually have to do it for him. Not sure if this is just our brush. In this case though, it doesn't seem to be too big of a deal as the Pros greatly outweigh the 1 Con.

The Bottom Line: Very affordable, fun toothbrush that encourages brushing.

Price: 99 cents

Where to Buy: Local retailers & Drug stores.

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I love that the flashing light is the timer. I to have a terrible time getting my son to brush long enough. This would definitely be a more entertaining way to get him to brush longer. Thanks!lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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I am a stay at home mama of two darling boys. Embarking on motherhood is an exciting journey but it seems there is so much and hard to figure out where to start. By trial and error I've found baby & kid products that I absolutely love as well as products that weren't worth my time or money. I will also pass along money saving deals and other valuable info. Hope you find this site helpful. Happy Reading!